Councilman David Shapera

Councilman David Shapera

Councilman David M. Shapera, re-elected
to a third four-year term on the El Mirage City Council in 2016, was also a
past member and Chairman of the El Mirage Planning and Zoning Commission. He
has over 40 years in elected and appointed positions in government. He and his
wife, Linda, have been married for 41 years and have four adult children and
eight grandchildren. The Shaperas moved to El Mirage in 2002.

Shapera is a retired police officer and worked
for the Clark County Coroner Medical Examiner in Las Vegas, Nevada. He recently
retired from the Dysart Unified School District. He continues to guest teach at
El Mirage schools and is a member of the Dysart Elementary PTO and Thompson
Ranch PTSA. Shapera has also been a proud member of the Elks Lodge for 39
years.

As an advocate for the new city hall building,
police station and YMCA recreational facility, Councilman Shapera continues to
ensure the buildings will be used to proudly serve the El Mirage community. He
strongly supports public safety, and continues working to upgrade City
infrastructure within the parameters of affordability.

A vocal advocate for Luke Air Force Base,
Shapera works with Luke's leadership toward common goals. Supporting economic
development in El Mirage is a priority. Shapera has worked to streamline and
assist businesses to open in the City. His new program was adopted by the City
Council, which calls for directional signs to help businesses thrive.

Shapera is among council members who are
strong advocates for the use of solar panels on City buildings, and he was at
the forefront of bringing utility savings to City buildings.